Cooper vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cooper

Boy #50 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #50
Total SSA Count: 5,699
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9
Total SSA Count: 10,703
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cooper Rank #50

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #50 for Cooper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cooper or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Cooper at #50 in the United States.

What do Cooper and Lucas mean?

Cooper means "From the Middle English 'couper' or Middle Low German 'kuper'; an occupational surname for a barrel maker" (English origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Cooper and Lucas boy or girl names?

Cooper is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.

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